Whether you have or are considering starting your own business, entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart and truthfully, it’s not for everyone. In this session, Rebecca will share some of the highs and lows of her own journey creating multiple businesses and some of the things she has learned along the way about leadership, innovation, and following God’s lead. If you have a big idea you’ve been sitting on and are trying to make your way to financial freedom, make sure to bookmark this session!

Join homeschool mom and business leader, Gena Suarez, as we delve into the dynamic world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discover how AI can enhance the homeschooling experience and ignite business ideas for both teens and parents. This interactive workshop will introduce you to the origins and fundamental applications of AI, showcasing exciting tools for crafting custom educational projects and initiating teen-led business ventures, giving several examples. We'll also discuss the ethical aspects of AI,ensuring responsible use, and explore what the future holds for AI in our daily lives. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or are keen to integrate it into your homeschool and business practices, this session will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to harness AI's full potential. Come prepared to be inspired and leave with actionable insights that could spark your next business endeavor!

Learn the steps needed to venture into entrepreneurship in your homeschool and also what the long-term benefits are of trying new things and even of failing! This session will be helpful for student or adult entrepreneurs.

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If you have children who think outside of the box, they may not respond well to traditional education. They are visionaries and leaders who solve problems, create products and services, and create jobs by nurturing teams. They think differently than employees. Hear about Rhea’s son who owns and operates a roofing company and never went to college. Learn ten concepts foundational to operating a successful home business. Think like an entrepreneur.

As an award-winning Internet business owner and veteran homeschool mom of seven, Rhea shares the fundamentals of five proven home businesses your family can start part-time that could possibly bring your dad home. Her family did it! Find out why some of your children never finish a job, why others are not self-motivated, and how to work toward a lifestyle of freedom.

When Drew Perry was 18 he became a real estate investor, and his dad came home from a corporate job just three years later. He sold to investors his system for selling houses on eBay in just seven days. If you don’t know what to do with a budding entrepreneur, don’t miss this story (with pictures) of how the Perrys live simply, glorify God by serving others, and build financial freedom through a home business.

Christian families that start an entrepreneurial endeavor begin a better family legacy today than ever before. The availability of information in our highly technical age creates an incredible opportunity for new businesses. The perfect way to start that business and reach financial freedom is as a family!

This session is for those who think outside of the box, take risks and are not afraid to put their creative juices to work. Hear stories of entrepreneurs who started small and built wildly successful businesses. We’ll cover the fundamentals of entrepreneurialism and discover 10 musts for starting and growing a successful business.

Encouragement for teenagers to start and run their own micro business. They will learn a lot while earning some money. A micro business can be started quickly and easily with no debt from home. Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has counseled dozens of teenagers starting a business and will discuss business plans and ideas. Teenagers and their parents are encouraged to attend together!

Discover a step-by-step guide to what medical transcription is; medical transcription versus medical billing & coding; learning medical transcription simply. Learn about marketing your business easily and everything you wanted to know about earning potential, equipment, electronic files, how to get hands-on work experience, work for services and much more.

Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has encouraged hundreds of teenagers to start their own micro business. She’ll share with you at least 30 viable business ideas that a teenager (or parent) can launch this week. Plus information on how to get started, pitfalls to avoid, and tips for success.

This seminar takes you on a “fly’s eye view” of how publishing decisions are made, and gives you some tips on what you can do to get your material off the slush pile.

Do you need to earn some extra money to meet your family’s needs? Do you dream of bringing Dad home? Larry Pruett was able to come home in 2013. He and Sue will discuss the joys and challenges of running a family-based business.

Calling all parents of high schoolers! Globalization and rapidly changing technology are two huge factors to consider as you prepare your children for today’s work world. What are the latest trends and options? Are there basic skills and knowledge we can teach our children? Yes! Come and learn what experts are saying is about the future job market.

Are you or your teens looking for some extra cash? Want to get some great experience with work and finances? Then entrepreneurship may be for you! Come learn the ins and outs of home business formation, growth, and management from the ground up. Whether you’re looking to build your product, service, ministry, or web-based enterprise, you will find great ideas, resources, and scriptural principles to help you on your way.

As a thirteen-year-old homeschooler, Hope started writing her first historical fiction book. It was published in Spring of 2012 as the first of a four part series, and she now has a second book and a radio drama released to the world! She knows that the process from concept to publishing can be overwhelming, especially for a young, first-time author writing for God’s glory. She is here to inspire and encourage other homeschoolers who are starting their own writing journeys. She has made the talk enjoyable and beneficial to aspiring writers, parents of aspiring writers, parents of struggling writers, or anyone who likes writing in general.

What does it mean to be an Entrepreneur? Is entrepreneurialism just for a select few, or is it something that even young people should pursue? Regardless of who you are, or where you work, the Word of God gives us a number of fundamental keys to personal growth and true success in life. In this session, you will learn 5 powerful, yet practical keys to developing as an entrepreneur. You will gain an understanding of why they are essential and how you can implement them.

Presenter Carol Topp, CPA, has encouraged hundreds of teenagers to start their own micro business. She'll share with you at least 30 viable business ideas that a teenager (or parent) can launch this week. Plus information on how to get started, pitfalls to avoid and tips for success.

Join Donnie for a fast-paced workshop that combines foundational principles with current marketing tools and trends. For those who own a small business or a home business, this great workshop will provide important information while challenging business owners to achieve more.

Learn about the different options for your business. We will discuss the features of being a sole proprietor, a Partnership, an S-Corporation, a C-Corporation, or an LLC.

What is the easiest way to keep track of your home business income and expenses? Can I take mileage deductions? What is contract labor? Can I deduct expenses for having an office in my home? Come learn the answers to these questions.

You have a choice when it comes to your family. You can live a normal, boring life like everyone else, or you can choose to place your family at the center of a continually unfolding story full of drama, challenges, missions, and adventure. Jonathan will teach you how to create and build your own Family Adventure Company. Come discover why adventures are worth the danger, and the thrill of leading your family in living a story that is filled with excitement, purpose and meaning. Think carefully before you attend! It will be impossible to leave this session and remain satisfied with being a “normal” family!

College? Homeschoolers may be better prepared for it than many other college—bound teens, but that doesn’t mean they should automatically get sucked into the “college conveyor belt.” But if not college, what do we do with our bright, well—educated, well—socialized homeschooled students? And where do we find resources and apprenticeships to help guide homeschoolers through this process of vocational preparation and calling? Get practical tips and insightful advice in this talk by HSLDA attorney and homeschooling father Michael Donnelly.

What does it mean to be an Entrepreneur? Is entrepreneurship just for a select few, or is it something that even young people should pursue? In scripture, we are taught that the basics of entrepreneurship – responsibility, initiative and ownership – are important, not just for business owners, but also for young people who are just beginning to make their way in life. Now, you too will be challenged to think of yourself as an entrepreneur. In this session, you will learn 5 powerful, yet practical keys to developing as an entrepreneur, gaining an understanding of why they are essential and how you can implement them.